Located along Brigantine Boulevard on the north side of Atlantic City, Harrah's (harrahsresort.com) offers one of the most lavish resorts in the New Jersey gambling mecca, with picturesque views of the marina from many rooms. In addition to amenities like a marina, spa and salon, Harrah's features a variety of accommodations in many price ranges.

Hotel Overview

The deluxe rooms in the Marina and Harbour towers feature granite-covered bathroom vanities and plush bedding, while the Marina Luxury rooms up the ante with hardwood floors, a plasma television and dark wood furniture. If you're really looking to splurge, rent a 2,000-square-foot penthouse suite with scenic marina views through floor-to-ceiling windows. These suites also have formal dining areas and well-stocked bars, as well as entertainment systems with surround sound. Whether your tastes range toward the expensive or the affordable, each room comes with a coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, Internet access and refrigerator.

Packages

Harrah's Atlantic City offers a number of packages that let you participate in the activities you enjoy during your stay at a reduced rate. As of publication, a golf package gives visitors a discount at the Atlantic City Country Club with your room reservation, while a dining package provides food credits at the resort restaurant Sammy. Packages are also offered for the Red Door Spa and Pool After Dark. Check the promotions on the website to view the current offers.

Reservations

You can make reservations on the Harrah's website or by calling 800-223-7277. Online you can select the type of room, and if your travel dates are flexible you can look at rates on a calendar to find the most affordable time to visit. If you have a Total Rewards players club card, enter your number and you might get a free or discounted room based on how much you've wagered in casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment, Harrah's parent company.

Casino

The gambling's the thing when it comes to Atlantic City resorts, as the chance to win a mint draws the crowds. Harrah's casino offers many of the most popular games, including slot and video poker machines, craps, blackjack, roulette, let it ride, Caribbean stud, three-card poker and a poker room. Harrah's is one of the few casinos in Atlantic City to also offer keno. "American Casino Guide" says this is one of the best places to play roulette if you seek out one of Harrah's single-zero roulette wheels that halves the house edge. The minimum bets are higher than the normal double-zero roulette wheels, however.

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About the Author

A veteran of the newspaper industry, Johnny Kampis has worked as a freelance writer since 2005. His articles have appeared in various publications including "The New York Times," "Atlanta-Journal Constitution" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." He currently serves as an editor of poker-based "Rounder" magazine and writer for the Alabama football publication "Crimson" magazine.